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C-Astral Aerospace: European Developer of Fixed-Wing UAVs for ISR and Dual-Use Applications

What is C-Astral's capability in fixed-wing unmanned aircraft systems (Bramor and Atlas families) and advanced mesh datalinks designed and produced in Slovenia?

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Original DFM publication · DFM Analysis report · 2026-02-03

C-Astral Aerospace (officially C-Astral d.o.o. , Ajdovščina, Slovenia) is a small aerospace firm specializing in fixed-wing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for high-endurance surveillance and data collection . It designs, manufactures and services tactical drones (the “Bramor” and “Atlas” families) and advanced mesh datalinks entirely in Slovenia .

Founded in 2007 by Samo Stopar, Nejc Trošt and Marko Peljhan, it grew into a globally recognized UAS provider for government and industry . C-Astral’s light fixed-wing UAVs (catapult-launched, battery- or solar-powered) enable persistent ISR, precision surveying and border/security monitoring.

This analysis answers: What is C-Astral's capability in fixed-wing unmanned aircraft systems (Bramor and Atlas families) and advanced mesh datalinks designed and produced in Slovenia? How do its catapult-launched, battery- or solar-powered light UAVs enable persistent ISR, precision surveying and border/security monitoring? How does its dual-use focus support European market strategy and programme participation? What capability gaps, dependencies and strategic indicators characterise this Slovenian UAS developer?

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C-Astral’s light fixed-wing UAVs (catapult-launched, battery- or solar-powered) enable persistent ISR, precision surveying and border/security monitoring.

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What is C-Astral Aerospace: European Developer of Fixed-Wing UAVs for ISR and Dual-Use Applications?

, Ajdovščina, Slovenia) is a small aerospace firm specializing in fixed-wing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for high-endurance surveillance and data collection .

Why does C-Astral Aerospace: European Developer of Fixed-Wing UAVs for ISR and Dual-Use Applications matter for European defence?

Founded in 2007 by Samo Stopar, Nejc Trošt and Marko Peljhan, it grew into a globally recognized UAS provider for government and industry .

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